Big Smith plays the Snorty Horse in Springfield this Thursday  

Steve Greene, the jocular and always entertaining manager of the Springfield Red Dirt venue The Snorty Horse, is celebrating his last weekend as the boss there before he moves on to the fertile valleys of California to work for Google, Inc. Big Smith just couldn’t let this go by without playing there one more time. So, we’ll be there this Thursday, May the 1st (tomorrow) for one last hurrah. The evening starts early, with doors opening at 7:00 pm and the Chance Ray Band getting things started at 8:30. Big Smith will start at 9:30 and play until the snorty horse comes home. The Snorty Horse is located at 3050 N Kentwood Ave, off of Glenstone Avenue, just north of the I-44 junction. Tickets are $10. This is a non-smoking show, and is open to everyone 18 and up (younger if you come with a guardian). You can call (417) 833-6700 for more information. We salute you, Steve, and wish you much success in your new venture!

 

Big Smith receives local approval. Finally! Geez!

We thank the readers of GO Magazine for voting us Best Country/Bluegrass Band for the second year running in the Music Awards readers’ poll.

We will do all we can this year to continue to be worthy of your vote.

 

Random notes, memories, etc.

Jamming with saxophonist Dave Renko at Chelsea’s in Eureka Springs…thunderous version of “More Than a Feeling” by Boston at the conclusion of the Big Smith/Speakeasy show at the Outland Ballroom…trying to understand what was happening at 4:37 in the morning in St. Louis during the earthquake…excellent chili courtesy of Walt and Jean Anne in Fayetteville, enjoying leisurely moments with Charliehorse…savory bacon courtesy of the Mallens post-Trouser Mouse show…Big Smith gets its 100,000th profile view on MySpace…jamming with Cary, Frank, & Laurie of Blue Mountain at the conclusion of our mini-tour at the Blue Note…good times all!

 

Dallas Jones emerges from his winter hideout to play First Friday Art Walk

The enigmatic, reclusive, some would say hermetic Dallas Jones will make a rare live appearance at Well Fed Head this Friday, May 2nd, as part of downtown Springfield’s First Friday Art Walk. He’ll be accompanied by Molly Healey on violin and Kent Shelton on bass. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of his new CD, which apparently has gone through a series of setbacks due to Jones’ volatile temper. Reportedly he destroyed the tapes for the entire album for a second time when the engineer didn’t understand what Jones meant when he said that he wanted the reverb to sound like “two oceans meeting.” We recommend you coming out for this live appearance just to see what this notoriously unpredictable artist will do; you just never know.  This is free and open to the public. The music will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. The Well Fed Head is located at 331 S Campbell Ave. You can call (417) 832-9333 for more information.

 

Big Smith to play the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, June 5-8

This is a big one for us, as Wakarusa is developing into the largest music festival in the Midwest. There will be some names there you’ll recognize, like Emmylou Harris, the Flaming Lips, the Avett Brothers, Leftover Salmon and many, many more. Our festival showcase will be at in the Revival Tent at 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 5. If you’re so fortunate to be hanging out in the VIP tent, we’ll also be performing acoustic there on Wednesday the 4th. Here is the festival’s website. We’ll keep you updated as the weekend draws near.

 

More Live Music!

Below are the live music listings for the coming weeks and includes other MayApple artists. Your city or town and favorite artist are listed in bold for quick reference.

Until next time,

Mark

 

Thursday, May 1

Big Smith performs at Snorty Horse Saloon, 3050 N Kentwood Ave in Springfield, MO. Doors at 7:00 p.m. Chance Ray Band opens at 8:30 p.m. Big Smith performs at 9:30 p.m. Ticket are $10. This is a non-smoking show. (417) 833-6700.

www.snortyhorse.com

www.bigsmithband.com

www.myspace.com/chancerayband   

 

Friday, May 2

Noah Earle performs at The Cherry Street Artisan, 111 S. 9th Street in Columbia, MO. Music at 8:00 p.m. (573) 817-3274.

www.noahearle.com

www.cherrystreetartisan.com

 

Friday, May 2

Dallas Jones performs for first Friday Art Walk at Well Fed Head, 331 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, MO. Dallas will be joined by Molly Healey on violin and Kent Shelton on bass guitar.  Music from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (417) 832-9333.

http://www.myspace.com/dallasjonesmusic   

www.wellfedhead.com

 

Saturday, May 3 

Noah Earle performs at Cooper’s Landing in Columbia, MO Music at 5:00 p.m.

www.noahearle.com

www.cooperslanding.net

 

Thursday, May 8

Big Smith performs at Sauced, 2912 Paseo in Oklahoma City, OK. Music at 9:00 p.m.
(405) 521-9801.

www.bigsmithband.com

www.yoursauced.com

 

Friday, May 9

Big Smith performs at the Continental Club, 3700 Main Street in Houston, TX. Big Smith performs at 10:00 p.m. Two Hoots and a Holler at 11:30 p.m.

www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html

www.bigsmithband.com

 

Friday, May 16

Noah Earle & Matt Cox perform at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N 62nd Street in Omaha, NE. Music at 9:00 p.m.

www.noahearle.com

www.barleystreet.com

 

Friday, May 16

Big Smith performs at Kitchen Pass, 1212 South Main in Joplin, MO. Doors at 7:00 p.m. Music at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21 +. This show will be on the Patio, weather permitting. (417) 624-9095.

www.bigsmithband.com 

www.kitchenpass.net/joplin.html

 

Saturday, May 17 

Noah Earle performs at 12th Street Pub Lincoln, NE.  Music at 9:00 p.m. (402) 435-3358.

www.noahearle.com

www.12thstreetpub.com

 

Friday, May 23
Big Smith performs at Branson Landing, 103 N Lake Ave in Branson, MO. Music begins at 8:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. (417) 335-6200.

www.bransonlanding.com
www.bigsmithband.com

 

Saturday, May 24

Big Smith performs at Katy Days Festival in Parsons, KS. This is an annual celebration of the MKT railroad history. Model railroad show, BBQ contest, horse parade, craft demonstrators and train rides. Free and open to the public. Big Smith performs from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

www.katydays.com

www.bigsmithband.com

 

Friday, May 30

Big Smith performs at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 North Main Street in Tulsa, OK. Doors at 8:00 p.m. Travis Linville opens at 9:00 p.m. Big Smith performs at 10:00 p.m. This show takes place on Bob’s Stage. Tickets are $10 at the door. (918) 584-2306.

www.bigsmithband.com

www.burtschi.com

www.cainsballroom.com   

 

Saturday, May 31

Big Smith performs at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave in Dallas, TX.

Doors at 7:00 p.m. King Bucks at 8:00 p.m. Big Smith at 9:15 p.m. Eleven Hundred Springs at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. (214) 824-9933.

www.granadatheater.com

www.bigsmithband.com

www.elevenhundredsprings.com

 

Wednesday, June 4

Big Smith performs an acoustic set for the VIP tent at WAKARUSA MUSIC FESTIVAL in Lawrence, KS. Wakarusa is a 4 day festival that takes place in Clinton State Park. Advance tickets are available now: www.wakarusa.com

www.bigsmithband.com

 

Thursday, June 5

Big Smith performs in the Revival Tent at 1:30 p.m. WAKARUSA MUSIC FESTIVAL in Lawrence, KS. Wakarusa is a 4 day festival that takes place in Clinton State Park. Advance tickets are available now: www.wakarusa.com

www.bigsmithband.com

 

 

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